Humour Collection (page 100)

Caesar receiving intelligence of the Destruction of his Fleet, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Caesar receiving intelligence of the Destruction of his Fleet, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Ancient Armed Briton, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Ancient Armed Briton, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Caesar looking for the Pearls for which Britain was celebrated, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Caesar looking for the Pearls for which Britain was celebrated, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Time Bowling out the Druids, c1860, (1860). Artist: John Leech
Time Bowling out the Druids, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

General Contents, c1860, (1860). Artist: John Leech
General Contents, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Making a Beginning, c1860, (1860). Artist: John Leech
Making a Beginning, c1860, (1860). From The Comic History of England, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

A Rapid Student, c1860, (1860). Artist: John Leech
A Rapid Student, c1860, (1860). From The Comic History of England, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Clio instructing the Young British Lion in History, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Clio instructing the Young British Lion in History, c1860, (1860). In Greek mythology, Clio is the muse of history. From The Comic History of England, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co

Fox hunting Bishop of the Period, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Fox hunting Bishop of the Period, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of a Fox hunting Bishop c1400. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Anglo-Saxon Husbandman, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Anglo-Saxon Husbandman, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Early English Style, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Early English Style, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

A Practical Joke. Deposition of Richard II, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Practical Joke. Deposition of Richard II, c1860, (c1860). On 29th September 1399 Richard II (1367-1400) abdicated in favor of Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) who became King Henry IV

Richard II. conducted a prisoner to Chester, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Richard II. conducted a prisoner to Chester, c1860, (c1860). On 29th September 1399 Richard II (1367-1400) abdicated in favor of Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) who became King Henry IV

Henry of Bolingbroke and the Duke of York, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Henry of Bolingbroke and the Duke of York, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Edwards arrival at the Tower, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Edwards arrival at the Tower, c1860, (c1860). Following the Siege of Tournai in July 1340, Edward III (1312-1377) returned to England to raise funds

The Lord Mayor arresting a suspicious Twelfth-Night Character, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Lord Mayor arresting a suspicious Twelfth-Night Character, c1860, (c1860). John Oldcastle (died 1417) the head of a Lollard conspiracy that planned to seize the King

Edward IV, meeting Elizabeth Woodville, . Artist: John Leech
Edward IV, meeting Elizabeth Woodville, c1860, (c1860). Elizabeth Woodville (c1437-1492) married Edward IV (1442-1483). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury

On the look out, . Artist: John Leech
On the look out, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Edward IV (1442-1483). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

In full feather, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
In full feather, c1860, (c1860). Henry V (1386-1422) King of England from 1413 to 1422. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Unseemly conduct of Henry, Prince of Wales, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Unseemly conduct of Henry, Prince of Wales, c1860, (c1860). Henry V (1386-1422) From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Entrance of the Champion, at the Coronation Banquet, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Entrance of the Champion, at the Coronation Banquet, c1860, (c1860). Entrance of the Champion, at the Coronation Banquet of Henry IV (1367-1413)

Mr. Owen Glendower armed by his trusty clerk, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Mr. Owen Glendower armed by his trusty clerk, c1860, (c1860). Owen Glendowera(c1359-c1415) aaWelsharuler and the last native Welshman to hold the titleaPrince of Wales

Picking up a Crown, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Picking up a Crown, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Henry IV (1367-1413) picking up a crown. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Domestics of the 15th Century, . Artist: John Leech
Domestics of the 15th Century, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

Margaret of Anjou meeting the benevolent Robber, . Artist: John Leech
Margaret of Anjou meeting the benevolent Robber, c1860, (c1860). Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482) the wife of Henry VI (1421-1471)

Edward III at the Battle of Cressy, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Edward III at the Battle of Cressy, c1860, (c1860). The Battle of CrUcy, an important English victory during the Edwardian phase of the Hundred Years War

Edward II. and his Favourite, Piers Gaveston, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Edward II. and his Favourite, Piers Gaveston, c1860, (c1860). Edward II (1284-1327) had a close and controversial relationship with Piers Gaveston (c1284-1312), Edward was forced to exile him

Fancy Portrait of Inspector Balioi, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Fancy Portrait of Inspector Balioi, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Bertrand de Gourdon before Richard, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Bertrand de Gourdon before Richard, c1860, (c1860). On the 25th March 1199, Richard was walking around the castle perimeter investigating the protection of the castle walls

King John threatening to cut off the Noses of the Bishops, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
King John threatening to cut off the Noses of the Bishops, c1860, (c1860). On 3rd July 1205, John became involved in a dispute with Pope Innocent III that led to the kings excommunication

Beginning to reign, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Beginning to reign, c1860, (c1860). Henry III (1207-1272) King of England, Lord of Ireland and Duke of Aquitaine from 1216 until his death in 1272. Henry assumed the throne when he was only nine

Henry II. dismissing the Foreign Barons, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Henry II. dismissing the Foreign Barons, c1860, (c1860). After taking the English throne, Henry II (1133-1189) dispensed with men who had been made Earls and Barons under King Stephen (c1092-1154)

Flight of Sir Walter Tyrrel. Horse of the Period, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Flight of Sir Walter Tyrrel. Horse of the Period, c1860, (c1860). Walter Tirel III (1065-c1100), an Anglo-Norman nobleman

A frightful Example. Death of Hardicanute, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A frightful Example. Death of Hardicanute, c1860, (c1860). Harthacnut (c1018-1042) King of Denmark from 1035 to 1042 and King of England from 1040 to 1042

The Bishop of Durham, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Bishop of Durham, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

A Dane securing his Booty, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Dane securing his Booty, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

An Illuminated Letter, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
An Illuminated Letter, c1860, (1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Alice looking at a small door behind a curtain, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
Alice looking at a small door behind a curtain, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Advert for John Kidds & Co. Ltd Inks, 1917. From The British Printer Vol. XXIV. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1917]

A pack of cards flying up over Alice, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
A pack of cards flying up over Alice, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

The Case of the Tarts, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
The Case of the Tarts, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. [Macmillan & Co

Alice and animals. Chaos and the court, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
Alice and animals. Chaos and the court, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

A Rabbit as court official blowing a trumpet for an announcement, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
A Rabbit as court official blowing a trumpet for an announcement, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914)

The Lobster, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
The Lobster, 1889. From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. [Macmillan & Co. New York, 1889]

Alice tries to play croquet with a flamingo as a mallet, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
Alice tries to play croquet with a flamingo as a mallet, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914)

Off with her head! Alice and the Red Queen, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
Off with her head! Alice and the Red Queen, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

The Playing cards painting the Rose Bushes, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
The Playing cards painting the Rose Bushes, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

The Mad Hatter and March hare trying to put the Dormouse into a teapot, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
The Mad Hatter and March hare trying to put the Dormouse into a teapot, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914)

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